NanoPi NEO Core Micro Computer Launches From $8

If you are searching for an ultra small micro computer for your next project might be interested in the mini PC created by FriendlyELEC called the NanoPi NEO Core. Measuring chest 41 x 41 mm in size the microcomputer is equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor and is available to purchase for just $8. If your budget can stretch there is also a $25 version which is equipped with a 64-bit Allwinner H5 ARM Cortex-A53 and more memory and takes the form of the NanoPi NEO Core2 with 1GB RAM and 8GB eMMC. While the NanoPi Neo Core comes equipped with 256MB of DDR3 RAM and no storage, but both models support microSD cards up to 64GB.

Other features of the mini PC include an optional $11 Mini Shield accessory that gives you extra ports plus an M.2 2242 SSD slot if you would prefer not to get involved with setting GPIO pins. Specifications include :